Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 Northwest Alumni Association chapters in geographical areas throughout the world (Kansas City, Arizona, Maryville, St. Joseph, Nebraska/Western Iowa, Colorado, Southern Iowa, Southern California, Dallas, Japan, Central Iowa, Chicago, St. Louis, Mid-Missouri, Springfield, Eastern Iowa, Twin Cities) as well as a band and Grid Iron alumni chapters. Please contact the office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

To inquire about starting an alumni chapter or organizing an alumni and friends event in your area, contact the Office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu. The alumni office can determine how many Northwest alumni live in your area. Ideally, at least 200 alumni need to live in the geographic area to start the process of establishing an alumni chapter.

All Northwest alumni receive the Northwest Alumni Magazine, which is published twice a year. If you are not receiving the publication, or if you would like a copy delivered to your school or business, please contact the Office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu . (Don't forget to notify Northwest of any address changes through CatPaws.) For more information about the Northwest Alumni Magazine, click here.

Information about Homecoming generally can be found on the Northwest website, contact the Office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu or the Office of Student Involvement at 660.562.1226.

The Tourin' Bearcats travel program is open to all Northwest alumni and friends who would like to travel with a group with details prearranged. For more information, visit the Tourin' Bearcats website, contact the office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or alumni@nwmissouri.edu.

Northwest has a new tailgating policy effective fall 2013. Alcohol is now permitted in designated tailgating areas near Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion and College Park. For more information about the policy and to learn where tailgating is permissible, visit bearcatsports.com.

The Alumni Scholarship is a one-time $500, non-renewable scholarship that is available to the son, daughter or spouse of a Northwest alumnus during the student's first year at Northwest. Complete the alumnus information section on the Admissions Application to initiate the award process.

To reserve the Alumni House, call 660.562.1248 and ask to talk to Brenda Untiedt, who will check the availability. The facilities may only be used by a university organization or department and all events must be university related. The Alumni House living room can accommodate up to 24 people at a sit down meeting, and the furniture should not be rearranged.

If you are a Missouri resident and have donated at least $25 to Northwest, you may request a Missouri Collegiate License Plate Form to be sent to you. If you submit your donation with a pledge/donation form, there is a box for you to check indicating that you would like to receive a license plate form. You may also contact the Office of University Advancement at 660.562.1248 or advance@nwmissouri.edu to request a license plate form. Take your completed form to your local license bureau, and they will direct you from there. These plates are treated like the general personalized plates throughout the state both in terms of price and availability of word or number combinations.